Gas safety monitor/alarms

[garyd]

Hi,
I am just completing a camper conversion and I was asked if I was going to fit a gas alarm. Having had a search around I have not found much on here but there do seem to be some carbon monoxide (CO) and butane/propane (LPG) monitors and alarms available over and above the traditional household smoke alarms.

I had a word with our local fire brigade and they suggested a monitor card (which changes colour in the presence of CO) since 'this is a slow build up problem' and a battery smoke alarm so that it can be disabled when the vehicle is not in use.

Just wondering what alarms other people have fitted (CO, LPG, smoke, etc?) and where you found advice about what's recommended.

Looking forward to your helpful feedback.

thanks

Garyd

[kevtherev]

I fitted a CO alarm.
Goes off in three stages.. Lights and a very loud Alarm
the last one is at a level that gives you two hours to live, unless you get into fresh air.

[Oldiebut goodie]

They suggested a monitor card!!! How is that going to help you whilst you are asleep? Strange that they said that when there are alarms to be had. I have never bothered with gas alarms except in boats where you can't have a dropout.